Agora Object: Agora XII, no. 1581 Dimensions: | | H. 0.41; diam. as restored 0.317. | Chronology: | | Context ca. 520-480 B.C. | Deposit: | | R 12:4-POU | Published Number: | | AV 12.1581 | References: | | Object: P 24909
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Fragmentary but body profile complete.
Flat-topped rim, flaring ring foot; attachments for one horizontal handle remain at point of greatest diameter. Hard grayish buff clay with purplish tinge; no mica; traces of smooth buff slip. Decoration in dull black to brown glaze, much worn; rim and foot glazed; a pair of broad bands on shoulder and on lower wall; glaze around handle-roots. On wall, in space between the two pairs of bands, an ogee pattern with irregular strokes pendent from the band above. East Greek.
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